Solar panels have gained significant popularity as a renewable energy option for more than 20 years. These panels harness daylight to generate electricity, thereby avoiding harmful pollution. This technology not only contributes to environmental protection and the fight against climate change but also offers financial benefits. Solar PV can potentially reduce energy bills by up to 70%, making it a win-win situation.

A Heat Pump is a system that captures heat energy from the air or ground, amplifies it, and utilizes it to provide heating and hot water for homes. Compared to traditional boilers, Heat Pumps are more efficient and use cleaner electricity. A properly designed system can transfer three to four times more energy as heat into a property than it consumes during extraction. Thanks to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme, installing a Heat Pump is now more affordable than ever.

Battery backup and storage systems offer the added advantage of storing the energy you capture, allowing you to use it at your convenience. This rapidly advancing technology enhances your Solar PV system, taking self-generated electricity to the next level.

With battery storage, you can store excess power during periods when your solar panels are not generating, such as at night. This grants you access to free energy 24/7 and reduces your reliance on the grid, especially during peak usage times when multiple appliances are in operation.

We strongly encourage all our customers to consider the benefits of battery storage when purchasing a new Solar PV system or upgrading an existing one. It is a proactive measure to safeguard your home or business from future energy price hikes.

In the past few years, Electric Vehicles (EVs) have gained significant traction and are now a prominent component of our transportation system. This shift represents one of the most substantial transformations in the automotive industry in decades. In response to climate change concerns, the UK government declared in 2020 that the production of petrol and diesel cars will end by 2030. It is projected that there will be approximately 36 million EVs on UK roads by 2040. This ambitious initiative positions the UK as one of the global leaders in rapidly decarbonizing the transportation sector.

Blackdown Renewables specialize in the supply and installation of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems, also referred to as HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) or Comfort Ventilation. MVHR is an innovative technology that serves as a comprehensive home ventilation system while capturing and redistributing the generated heat or cooled air to different areas within the house. By continuously introducing fresh filtered air, it ensures optimal air quality throughout the home.

Similar to a large-scale air filter, the MVHR system effectively extracts “unclean” and temperature-altered air caused by activities like hot water usage in bathrooms or cooking in the kitchen. It then cleanses and adjusts the temperature of the air, customized for each room, before silently pumping it back into specified areas via ceiling vents. Furthermore, during warmer periods, the system works to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature by retaining cool air within the house.

For optimal performance and integration, it is advisable to incorporate MVHR into the home’s design early on, ensuring compatibility with the chosen heating system. Adequate insulation is crucial to enhance MVHR efficiency and prevent issues such as condensation and mildew. When professionally installed by a company like Blackdown Renewables, the MVHR system is expertly routed, highly efficient, and discreetly inconspicuous.